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Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Passpartout: The Starving Artist

Passpartout: The Starving Artist

CasualIndieSimulation
Quality
72Popularity
31Value
66
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 2 days
−40% $6.03
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VS
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ActionCasualIndieSimulationAdventure
Quality
64Popularity
24Value
78
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
in 18 hours
−92% $1.58
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Winner

Passpartout: The Starving Artist wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

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Passpartout: The Starving Artist
7 of 13 metrics
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6 of 13 metrics
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Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$6.03 -
$1.58 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$3.99 -
$1.37 Wins
Best Current Discount
-40% -
-92% Wins
Sales Frequency
121 price changes Wins
108 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
88.9% positive Wins
78.5% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
6.2K Wins
825 -
Positive Steam Reviews
5.5K Wins
648 -
Negative Steam Reviews
690 -
177 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
13 Wins
5 -
Steam Recommendations
6.2K Wins
873 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
25 -
64 Wins
Supported Languages
13 languages Wins
12 languages -
Release Date
Jun 2017 -
Dec 2019 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybePasspartout: The Starving Artist

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

MaybeTools Up!

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Passpartout: The Starving Artist
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Player Count Trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Passpartout: The Starving Artist

Passpartout: The Starving Artist

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −40% $6.03Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +2% $6.14View
Steam
Steam +66% $9.99View
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3 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −92% $1.58Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +26% $1.99View
Steam
Steam$19.99View

Passpartout: The Starving Artist

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

89% positive (6,232 reviews) — very positive reception
6,232 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$6.03 — very accessible price
40% off — decent discount

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-46% player decline
7 concurrent players — niche audience

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Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

79% positive (825 reviews) — mostly positive
825 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$1.58 — very accessible price
92% off — massive discount
Historical low: $1.28 — room for better deals

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

Player count surging +100%
2 concurrent players — niche audience
Game DetailsPasspartout: The Starving ArtistTools Up!
Release Date
June 6, 2017
December 3, 2019
Developers
Flamebait Games
The Knights of Unity
Publishers
Flamebait Games
Gamersky Games, Untold Tales
Platforms
Linux, MacOs, Windows
Windows
Achievements
25
64

Passpartout: The Starving Artist

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 or later
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 or equivalent
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 680 or Radeon HD 7970
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 2 GB available space

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Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Win10 -64 bit
  • Processor: Intel i5-650 / AMD A10-5800K
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 / Radeon HD 7510
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 3 GB available space
Which is better: Passpartout: The Starving Artist or Tools Up!?

Passpartout: The Starving Artist won the comparison against Tools Up! based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is Passpartout: The Starving Artist worth buying over Tools Up!?

Based on the metrics, Passpartout: The Starving Artist won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Tools Up! currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 02:52 PM UTC

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